Sermons on Real Christian:

What Is A Christian

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 24, 2008

With times and opinions changing as fast as they are today, i feel this would be a good time to remind ourselves what the biblical discription of a christian is. We will do this by examining the lifestyle and beliefs of the people first called Christians

What is a Christian? Acts 11:19-26 (NIV) 19 Now those who had been scattered by the persecution in connection with Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus and Antioch, telling the message only to Jews. 20 Some of them, however, men from Cyprus and Cyrene, went to Antioch and began to speak ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Growing As Christians

Contributed by Andy Payne on Dec 21, 2009

Tools to helps us continue to grow strong in the faith

Growing as Christians Intro: 1. Attend Church Worship Regularly Church is not a building A large family of people A place where people are taught o come to God through his son Jesus Read: Hebrews 10:24-25 Electronic culture disembodies and separates us from those closest to us. Most of us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Nominal Christianity

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 17, 2012

How to know that you are truly saved.

“Nominal Christianity” 2 Corinthians 13:5-6 Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 2 Corinthians 13:6 But I trust that ye shall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Is Christianity Reasonable? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 17, 2014

The question of whether Christianity is reasonable all depends on what answer you're looking for. What answers does the world seek and what is it about the answer the cross gives that is better than what many folks want?

OPEN: I once read about a dishonest manager who was wanting to hire someone for his accounting department who thought like he did. He ended up with 3 applicants for the job and he proceeded to interview them the next day. The first applicant came in and sat at the desk and he and the manager ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian And War

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Sep 19, 2006

A sermon that explores three different views of war that Christians have traditionally advocated: The Christian Pacifist View, the Augustinian "Just War" View and the Christian Realist View (advocated by the author).

Fourth Sunday After Epiphany James 4:1-4 A Sermon The Christian and War "War may sometimes be a necessary evil. But no matter how necessary, it is always evil. -Jimmy Carter I very reluctantly find myself addressing a situation that like you, a few months ago I wouldn’t have ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Christian's Hope

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jun 27, 2003

To live without Christ is to live without hope.

Introduction. Some people are, by nature, optimistic. It is their natural temperament. Others are, by the same token, pessimistic. You often get what you expect. One man sees a rose bush as in terms of thorns; another sees only the roses. One man sees the dark side of every cloud, while the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Experience

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Our passage is a great picture of God’s grace and workings in the believer. Today we study biblical truths which relate to our salvation. We have different experiences – some good and some bad. If you are a true believer in Christ, you must be able to pe

Intro: Our passage is a great picture of God’s grace and workings in the believer. Today we study biblical truths which relate to our salvation. We have different experiences – some good and some bad. If you are a true believer in Christ, you must be able to personally testify of the reality of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-14

Denomination: *other

A Description Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Micah Coverstone on Aug 30, 2024

Matthew 4:25-5:2 And great crowds followed him from Galilee and the Decapolis, and from Jerusalem and Judea, and from beyond the Jordan. Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them (ESV)

Through this whole school year, we will be learning about Jesus’ greatest sermon: The Sermon on the Mount. Following the verses above Jesus is about to share the secrets of the Christian life. The Sermon on the Mount is not telling us how to live as Christians but giving a description of how true ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Biblical Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 5, 2010

Looks at the essential beliefs of Christianity as the beginning of a series on the different religions of the world and how they compare with Christianity and what makes them false.

Biblical Christianity Series: Faithology 1 Corinthians 15:1-6 Welcome Slide Good morning and Happy Easter. We are glad that you are here today. A couple of announcements before we get started. Offering Baptism Opportunity – next week Ladies tea invitations available in foyer – Saturday, May ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mark Of A Christian Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 27, 2019

As Christians it is essential that we display the Mark of love.

The Mark Of A Christian Text: 1 John 3:11-18 Introduction 1. Illustration: "It is possible to be a Christian without showing the mark, but if we expect non-Christians to know that we are Christians, we must show the mark." "Love--and the unity it attests to--is the mark Christ gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18

Denomination: Methodist

Christ In The Christian

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 29, 2015

A sermon detailing the work of the Holy Spirit in the believer.

"Christ in the Christian" Introduction: I'm going to start this message with a quote from Dr. Adrian Rogers, "The best friend that you have on this earth is the Holy Spirit. You say, Well, I thought Jesus was my best friend. That's exactly right. The best friend that you have on this earth is the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Obligation Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 20, 2013

There are two sides to every story and the believer in Christ has the Battle of the Two "I's" going on inside of HIm. How can the "requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us" as Christians?

1 20 13 “The Christian OBLIGATION” Romans 8:1-14 The SHORT SIDE I. God in Christ has given me a new life (zoe) to live for Him. (vs. 1-2) II. The law cannot save, sanctify, nor justify us: only Christ can. (vs. 3-4) III. If you are LIVING in the flesh (sinFULL self), you are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Homosexuality And The Christian

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Aug 4, 2017

Same-sex attraction and homosexual lifestyles - hardly mentioned in public a few years ago - are mentioned daily in news, entertainment, and other venues. Public acceptance is on the rise. How is the Christian to respond to this development?

Homosexuality and the Christian I. Introducton Read the story of Lot in Sodom (Genesis 19:1-11) God destroyed Sodom because of its utter sinfulness. Clearly, theirs was homosexual sin. When I was coming of age in the 1950’s, I was barely aware such a thing as homosexuality existed. I naively ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-11, Romans 1:26-27, 1 Timothy 1:8-11, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 6:12-13, James 1:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Motivated Christian Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2004

When a heart/mind is set on a course of faith, the motivation just flows.

The Motivated Christian INTRO 1. Jack had been saved for many years. At one time he had attended Sunday School and church every week; but now, he casually attended a service here and there. 2. There was a time in Jack’s life when he craved the Word of God; daily devotions, Bible studies, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Readiness

Contributed by Richard Reid on Feb 26, 2009

Preparing yourself for the return of Christ

Christian Readiness Luke 12:40 2/24/08 You too, be ready; for the Son of Man is coming at an hour that you do not expect. Just when you don’t expect him, the Son of Man will show up. - Message The need for readiness or preparedness is taught in every area of life. Children are taught to be ready ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:40

Denomination: Pentecostal